Location: Coolgardie

Employee Class: Salaried

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Focus Minerals (ASX: FML) is a dynamic Australian gold producer with several operations in Western Australia’s most prolific gold region—Coolgardie. We're committed to unlocking the full potential of our projects using modern mining methods and a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence.

We also have a pipline of new projects which are at various stages of progression from Scoping through to Feasibility study level, Permitting and Construction. 

At Focus Minerals, we offer an opportunity to be part of a growth-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

About the Role

Focus Minerals is currently seeking a Mining Engineer: Open Pit to join them on an 8/6 roster based on site, reporting to the Superintendent: Technical Support. This is a hands-on technical role suited to an intermediate engineer looking to broaden their experience across the full mining cycle. You will contribute to a range of activities including dewatering, geotechnical analysis, environmental considerations and project management, with involvement in day-to-day decisions spanning initial pit designs through to rehabilitation and closure. The role also carries full ownership of drill and blast design, encompassing cross-department collaboration, execution oversight and post-blast review, and offers the opportunity to develop skills in cost reduction through budgeting and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Predominantly undertake short-term mine planning activities, with exposure and contribution to Medium to Long Term Planning expected.
• Examine mining methods and equipment to improve performance.
• Develop and improve systems and processes associated with open-pit mining.
• Provide recommendations and implement mine design.
• Full ownership of the drill and blast function, including blast design, pattern layout, charge design and timing sequencing for both open pit production and pre-strip activities.
• Oversight of blast execution, ensuring designs are implemented correctly and safely in the field.
• Conducting post-blast assessments including fragmentation analysis, and design reconciliation, with findings used to drive continuous improvement.
• Managing blast performance data and reporting, identifying trends and implementing design modifications to optimise outcomes.
• Liaising with the blast contractor and/or explosives suppliers to ensure design intent is delivered and value is maximised.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant blast management plans, regulatory requirements and site safety standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with geology, survey, production, maintenance and contractor teams to ensure mine plans, designs and operational activities are effectively integrated and executed.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mine engineering, preferably in Open Pit Gold mining.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end drill and blast design and execution oversight, including production blasting in open pit environments.
• Proficiency in blast design software, specifically Orica ShotPlus preferred.
• Experience with Maptek Vulcan for both mine and drill and blast design preferred.
• Experience with both non-electric and electronic detonator systems, including tie-in design, will be highly considered.
• Exposure to technically challenging operations including variable ore bodies and difficult geotechnical ground conditions.
• Experience in mine planning, pit design and geological monitoring and assessment.
• Budgeting and forecast skills.
• Proven ability to meet mining targets whilst focusing on safety standards, operational efficiencies, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Experience with Micromine Alastri for mine planning purposes preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Valid WA driver's licence.

To be eligible for consideration all applicants must hold appropriate work rights to work in Australia and be willing to undertake the necessary pre-employment checks which will include a medical and a National Police Check.

What We Offer:

Join a team that values your contribution and supports your wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional support.
• Modern accommodation with brand-new camp facilities.
• Virgin Australia Frequent Flyer program benefits.
• A cohesive and supportive team culture where you’ll feel valued.

At Focus Minerals, we value and celebrate the unique perspectives that people of all backgrounds bring to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, communities, and experiences.

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.